I have been telling my readers to “give up whatever no longer serves you.” Recently, I realized that I needed to do just that myself.
It’s not always easy to take your own advice. You probably know that, right? Well, Ladies & Gentlemen, I am doing that (for a change). I love this saying:
Life Lesson: Read Your Own Blog & Take Your Own Advice.
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I have been writing blogs (articles) ever since I was certified as a Transformational Life Coach in 2015. Why? Because I made it my mission to read and research and pass on the wisdom that came my way. I wanted to help others find greater happiness and live a life that is in alignment with their values.
It’s a noble idea: help others by sharing what you have learned. I have a passion for it, and have been gratified whenever someone benefits from my advice. Unfortunately, I thought I could reach more people through creating a business online and reap the rewards of an income to support myself, as well. It hasn’t turned out that way.
I will probably never give up trying to help others, but it will not be through the internet! I fell for the hype, “Let me show you how I did it and I guarantee you will be successful. Everybody wants and needs a life coach. You just need to get yourself OUT THERE and do the marketing.”
I finally admitted the truth to myself. Online marketing tactics (social media, webinars, videos, etc.) just don’t fit with who I am and how I want to interract with the world. I don’t want to chase leads and try to manipulate people into doing something they haven’t sought out for themselves.
So, I am resolved for now. It is my intention to no longer promote my “business” online and compete with the other sharks out there hungry for your blood. I still believe that life coaching is an immensely valuable way for people to transform their lives, but I just don’t want to use the online marketplace to attract those people.
What will I do instead? I will continue offering presentations and workshops, do more writing, and hopefully attract the right people through word-of-mouth. This work is still one of my passions, but I no longer consider it a means to the end of making enough money to support myself. I feel much better admitting all that to myself, despite all the time and money I’ve invested in trying to make the online business successful. I am taking my own advice. Thanks for reading this blog. I would love to get your feedback on my decision. It is said,
The best way to succeed in life is to act on the advice we give to others.
~ author unknown